May 08, 2025
Why starvation and purging are dangerous
Siddhartha JanaStarvation and purging are harmful
Starving oneself and purging through vomiting can result in extreme dehydration, damage to organs, and potentially fatal consequences.
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Severe eating disorders
Starving oneself and purging through vomiting are signs of conditions like bulimia and anorexia, which require immediate medical and psychological attention.
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Young people's risks
Adolescent eating disorders can impair mental, emotional, and physical development.
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Social media encourages comparison
Self-esteem and self-image can be harmed by toxic ideas like "you can't be fat and famous" and online beauty standards.
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Impractical beauty standards
Constant social media comparison can cause anxiety, sadness, and appearance-related perfectionism.
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Harmful cultural messages
By elevating thinness and associating it with success, it excludes and harms people who don't fit in.
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Shortcuts undermine mental health
Guilt, fatigue, and a brittle feeling of self-worth can result from using destructive strategies for achievement.
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Develop self-worth differently
Encourage compassion, self-awareness, and progress-oriented objectives to build resilience and promote better development.
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